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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.52, 162.48 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.52, 162.48 and 67.84 is: 101.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.52 : 162.48 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.52/162.48 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.52x = 162.48 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.52x = 11,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,022.64/108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.57

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