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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 164.88 and 52.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 164.88 and 52.28 is: 78.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 164.88 = 52.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/164.88 = 52.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 164.88 × 52.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 8,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,619.93/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.35

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