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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.76, 164.72 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.76, 164.72 and 45.62 is: 68.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.76 : 164.72 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.76/164.72 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.76x = 164.72 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.76x = 7,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514.53/109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.46

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