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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 165.12 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 165.12 and 79.16 is: 118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 165.12 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/165.12 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 165.12 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 13,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,071.15/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.80

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