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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 187.36 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 187.36 and 107.92 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 187.36 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/187.36 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 187.36 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 20,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,220.46/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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