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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.94, 162.90 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.94, 162.90 and 81.60 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 162.90 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/162.90 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 162.90 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 13,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,292.64/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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