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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.36, 186 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.36, 186 and 107.44 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.36 : 186 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.36/186 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.36x = 186 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.36x = 19,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,983.84/124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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