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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 162.77 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 162.77 and 91.53 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 162.77 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/162.77 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 162.77 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 14,897.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,897.88/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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