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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.05, 162.07 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.05, 162.07 and 43.06 is: 64.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.05 : 162.07 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.05/162.07 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.05x = 162.07 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.05x = 6,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978.52/108.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.59

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