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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121, 166.56 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121, 166.56 and 107.64 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 166.56 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/166.56 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 166.56 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 17,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,928.52/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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