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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.92, 163.20 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.92, 163.20 and 101 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.92 : 163.20 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.92/163.20 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.92x = 163.20 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.92x = 16,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483.20/108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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