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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.01, 165.12 and 58.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.01, 165.12 and 58.71 is: 88.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.01 : 165.12 = 58.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.01/165.12 = 58.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.01x = 165.12 × 58.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.01x = 9,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,694.20/110.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.12

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