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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.42, 164.12 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.42, 164.12 and 68.80 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.42 : 164.12 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.42/164.12 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.42x = 164.12 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.42x = 11,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,291.46/109.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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