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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.97, 164.75 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.97, 164.75 and 91.88 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.97 : 164.75 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.97/164.75 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.97x = 164.75 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.97x = 15,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135.95/109.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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