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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.92, 164.54 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.92, 164.54 and 73.29 is: 109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.92 : 164.54 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.92/164.54 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.92x = 164.54 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.92x = 12,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,058.77/109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.70

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