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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.25, 163.92 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.25, 163.92 and 76.82 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.25 : 163.92 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.25/163.92 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.25x = 163.92 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.25x = 12,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,591.15/109.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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