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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.11, 162.07 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.11, 162.07 and 56.66 is: 84.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.11 : 162.07 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.11/162.07 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.11x = 162.07 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.11x = 9,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,181.93/108.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.93

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