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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.03, 163.52 and 69.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.03, 163.52 and 69.87 is: 104.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.03 : 163.52 = 69.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.03/163.52 = 69.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.03x = 163.52 × 69.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.03x = 11,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,425.60/109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.79

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