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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.76, 164.52 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.76, 164.52 and 81.90 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.76 : 164.52 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.76/164.52 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.76x = 164.52 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.76x = 13,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474.19/109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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