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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 163.02 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 163.02 and 80.90 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 163.02 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/163.02 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 163.02 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 13,188.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188.32/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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