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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 163.19 and 54.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 163.19 and 54.65 is: 82.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 163.19 = 54.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/163.19 = 54.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 163.19 × 54.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 8,918.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,918.06/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.00

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