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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.28, 164.52 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.28, 164.52 and 109.68 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.28 : 164.52 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.28/164.52 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.28x = 164.52 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.28x = 18,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,044.55/119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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