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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.01, 164.94 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.01, 164.94 and 55.80 is: 83.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.01 : 164.94 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.01/164.94 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.01x = 164.94 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.01x = 9,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203.65/110.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.66

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