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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.01, 164.86 and 58.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.01, 164.86 and 58.61 is: 87.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.01 : 164.86 = 58.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.01/164.86 = 58.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.01x = 164.86 × 58.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.01x = 9,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,661.47/110.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.82

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