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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.06, 162.13 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.06, 162.13 and 43.94 is: 65.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.06 : 162.13 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.06/162.13 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.06x = 162.13 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.06x = 7,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123.99/108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.93

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