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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.00, 164.93 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.00, 164.93 and 73.40 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.00 : 164.93 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.00/164.93 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.00x = 164.93 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.00x = 12,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,104.67/110.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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