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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 164.68 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 164.68 and 77.40 is: 115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 164.68 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/164.68 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 164.68 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 12,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746.23/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.85

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