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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.95, 164.92 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.95, 164.92 and 77.55 is: 116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.95 : 164.92 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.95/164.92 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.95x = 164.92 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.95x = 12,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,789.55/109.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.32

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