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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 165.09 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 165.09 and 55.94 is: 83.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 165.09 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/165.09 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 165.09 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 9,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235.13/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.93

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