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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 166.44 and 107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 166.44 and 107.54 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 166.44 = 107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/166.44 = 107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 166.44 × 107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 17,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,898.96/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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