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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.61, 161.69 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.61, 161.69 and 92.23 is: 138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.61 : 161.69 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.61/161.69 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.61x = 161.69 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.61x = 14,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,912.67/107.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.58

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