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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.22, 163.63 and 47.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.22, 163.63 and 47.39 is: 70.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.22 : 163.63 = 47.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.22/163.63 = 47.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.22x = 163.63 × 47.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.22x = 7,753.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753.67/109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.99

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