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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 164.93 and 37.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 164.93 and 37.83 is: 56.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 164.93 = 37.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/164.93 = 37.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 164.93 × 37.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 6,239.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239.11/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.71

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