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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.34, 164 and 32.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.34, 164 and 32.32 is: 48.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.34 : 164 = 32.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.34/164 = 32.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.34x = 164 × 32.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.34x = 5,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300.48/109.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.48

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