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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.11, 163.66 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.11, 163.66 and 96.15 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.11 : 163.66 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.11/163.66 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.11x = 163.66 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.11x = 15,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,735.91/109.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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