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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 163 and 70.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 163 and 70.29 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 163 = 70.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/163 = 70.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 163 × 70.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 11,457.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,457.27/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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