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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 163.57 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 163.57 and 76.47 is: 114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 163.57 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/163.57 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 163.57 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 12,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,508.20/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.75

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