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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 162.54 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 162.54 and 103.84 is: 155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 162.54 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/162.54 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 162.54 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 16,878.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,878.15/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.96

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