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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.78, 164.72 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.78, 164.72 and 95.35 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.78 : 164.72 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.78/164.72 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.78x = 164.72 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.78x = 15,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706.05/109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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