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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 171.07 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 171.07 and 107.63 is: 148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 171.07 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/171.07 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 171.07 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 18,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.87/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.44

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