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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.06, 161.99 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.06, 161.99 and 67.40 is: 101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.06 : 161.99 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.06/161.99 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.06x = 161.99 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.06x = 10,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,916.98/108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.03

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