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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 164.71 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 164.71 and 88.39 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 164.71 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/164.71 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 164.71 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 14,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558.72/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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