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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.53, 164.43 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.53, 164.43 and 101.70 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.53 : 164.43 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.53/164.43 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.53x = 164.43 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.53x = 16,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722.53/109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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