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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 164.90 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 164.90 and 71.56 is: 107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 164.90 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/164.90 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 164.90 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 11,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,800.24/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.27

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