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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.31, 163.92 and 70.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.31, 163.92 and 70.83 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.31 : 163.92 = 70.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.31/163.92 = 70.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.31x = 163.92 × 70.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.31x = 11,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,610.72/109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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