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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 169.68 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 169.68 and 106.44 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 169.68 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/169.68 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 169.68 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 18,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060.74/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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