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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 186.63 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 186.63 and 93.69 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 186.63 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/186.63 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 186.63 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 17,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,485.36/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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