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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.19 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.19 and 106.92 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.19 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.19 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.19 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 17,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234.43/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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