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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.06, 170.68 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.06, 170.68 and 109.24 is: 150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.06 : 170.68 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.06/170.68 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.06x = 170.68 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.06x = 18,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,645.08/124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.29

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