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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.22, 164.03 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.22, 164.03 and 85.32 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.22 : 164.03 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.22/164.03 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.22x = 164.03 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.22x = 13,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,994.61/109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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