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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.97, 162.20 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.97, 162.20 and 93.57 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.97 : 162.20 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.97/162.20 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.97x = 162.20 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.97x = 15,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,176.59/107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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