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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 165.18 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 165.18 and 104.36 is: 156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 165.18 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/165.18 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 165.18 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 17,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238.18/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.67

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