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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.06, 163.34 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.06, 163.34 and 74.88 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.06 : 163.34 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.06/163.34 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.06x = 163.34 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.06x = 12,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,230.90/109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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