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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.41, 162.59 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.41, 162.59 and 94.91 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.41 : 162.59 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.41/162.59 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.41x = 162.59 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.41x = 15,430.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430.13/108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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