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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.95, 164.64 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.95, 164.64 and 79.44 is: 118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.95 : 164.64 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.95/164.64 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.95x = 164.64 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.95x = 13,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,079.00/109.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.95

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