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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.81, 164.54 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.81, 164.54 and 80.88 is: 121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.81 : 164.54 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.81/164.54 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.81x = 164.54 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.81x = 13,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,308.00/109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.19

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