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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.23, 163.55 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.23, 163.55 and 76.77 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.23 : 163.55 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.23/163.55 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.23x = 163.55 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.23x = 12,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,555.73/109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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