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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 162.44 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 162.44 and 67.72 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 162.44 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/162.44 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 162.44 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 11,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,000.44/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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