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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 185.95 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 185.95 and 106.89 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 185.95 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/185.95 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 185.95 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 19,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876.20/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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