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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.85, 162.05 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.85, 162.05 and 75.45 is: 113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.85 : 162.05 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.85/162.05 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.85x = 162.05 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.85x = 12,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,226.30/107.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.36

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