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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 164.96 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 164.96 and 58.68 is: 87.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 164.96 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/164.96 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 164.96 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 9,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679.85/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.98

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