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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.91, 163.05 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.91, 163.05 and 60.72 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.91 : 163.05 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.91/163.05 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.91x = 163.05 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.91x = 9,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,900.40/108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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