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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.92, 163.38 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.92, 163.38 and 88.86 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.92 : 163.38 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.92/163.38 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.92x = 163.38 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.92x = 14,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517.95/108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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