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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.76, 164.26 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.76, 164.26 and 80.73 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.76 : 164.26 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.76/164.26 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.76x = 164.26 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.76x = 13,260.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,260.81/109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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