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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 164.97 and 40.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 164.97 and 40.59 is: 60.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 164.97 = 40.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/164.97 = 40.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 164.97 × 40.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 6,696.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696.13/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.86

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