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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 170.84 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 170.84 and 107.66 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 170.84 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/170.84 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 170.84 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 18,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,391.24/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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