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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 163.05 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 163.05 and 90.73 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 163.05 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/163.05 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 163.05 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 14,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793.53/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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