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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.94, 164.84 and 52.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.94, 164.84 and 52.19 is: 78.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.94 : 164.84 = 52.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.94/164.84 = 52.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.94x = 164.84 × 52.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.94x = 8,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603.54/109.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.25

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