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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.88, 164.64 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.88, 164.64 and 105.92 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.88 : 164.64 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.88/164.64 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.88x = 164.64 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.88x = 17,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,438.67/109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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