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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.32, 164.08 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.32, 164.08 and 58 is: 87.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.32 : 164.08 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.32/164.08 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.32x = 164.08 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.32x = 9,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,516.64/109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.05

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