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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.07, 163.34 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.07, 163.34 and 68.37 is: 102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.07 : 163.34 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.07/163.34 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.07x = 163.34 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.07x = 11,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,166.40/109.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.38

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