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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 164.96 and 41.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 164.96 and 41.59 is: 62.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 164.96 = 41.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/164.96 = 41.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 164.96 × 41.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 6,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,860.69/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.37

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