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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.22, 163.73 and 40.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.22, 163.73 and 40.70 is: 61.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.22 : 163.73 = 40.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.22/163.73 = 40.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.22x = 163.73 × 40.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.22x = 6,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664.32/109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.02

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