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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.92, 164.80 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.92, 164.80 and 45.80 is: 68.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.92 : 164.80 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.92/164.80 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.92x = 164.80 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.92x = 7,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547.84/109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.67

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