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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 164.90 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 164.90 and 79.52 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 164.90 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/164.90 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 164.90 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 13,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112.22/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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