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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.85, 164.77 and 69.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.85, 164.77 and 69.17 is: 103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.85 : 164.77 = 69.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.85/164.77 = 69.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.85x = 164.77 × 69.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.85x = 11,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,397.38/109.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.75

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