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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.23, 149.24 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.23, 149.24 and 92.73 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.23 : 149.24 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.23/149.24 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.23x = 149.24 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.23x = 13,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839.47/108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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