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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.11, 162.23 and 43.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.11, 162.23 and 43.98 is: 66.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.11 : 162.23 = 43.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.11/162.23 = 43.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.11x = 162.23 × 43.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.11x = 7,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134.66/108.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.00

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