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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 186.03 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 186.03 and 108 is: 162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 186.03 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/186.03 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 186.03 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 20,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091.24/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.00

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