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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.53, 164.09 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.53, 164.09 and 68.85 is: 103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.53 : 164.09 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.53/164.09 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.53x = 164.09 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.53x = 11,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297.77/109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.15

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