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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.26, 162.25 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.26, 162.25 and 93.82 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.26 : 162.25 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.26/162.25 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.26x = 162.25 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.26x = 15,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222.30/108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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