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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.81, 164.68 and 41.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.81, 164.68 and 41.29 is: 61.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.81 : 164.68 = 41.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.81/164.68 = 41.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.81x = 164.68 × 41.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.81x = 6,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799.80/109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.93

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