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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 165.01 and 28.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 165.01 and 28.86 is: 43.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 165.01 = 28.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/165.01 = 28.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 165.01 × 28.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 4,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762.04/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.29

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