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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 162.57 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 162.57 and 93.82 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 162.57 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/162.57 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 162.57 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 15,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252.32/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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