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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 162.20 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 162.20 and 75.54 is: 113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 162.20 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/162.20 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 162.20 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 12,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252.93/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.22

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