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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 161.94 and 81.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 161.94 and 81.22 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 161.94 = 81.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/161.94 = 81.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 161.94 × 81.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 13,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152.77/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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