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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 165.06 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 165.06 and 73.90 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 165.06 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/165.06 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 165.06 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 12,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,197.93/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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