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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 163.13 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 163.13 and 35.64 is: 53.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 163.13 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/163.13 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 163.13 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 5,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814.04/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.46

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