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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.78, 164.43 and 89.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.78, 164.43 and 89.41 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.78 : 164.43 = 89.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.78/164.43 = 89.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.78x = 164.43 × 89.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.78x = 14,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701.69/109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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