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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.53, 164.06 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.53, 164.06 and 68.29 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.53 : 164.06 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.53/164.06 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.53x = 164.06 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.53x = 11,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,203.32/109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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