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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.11, 162.21 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.11, 162.21 and 59.99 is: 90.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.11 : 162.21 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.11/162.21 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.11x = 162.21 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.11x = 9,730.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,730.17/108.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.00

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