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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.81, 164.76 and 55.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.81, 164.76 and 55.67 is: 83.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.81 : 164.76 = 55.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.81/164.76 = 55.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.81x = 164.76 × 55.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.81x = 9,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172.60/109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.53

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