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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 164.94 and 52.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 164.94 and 52.27 is: 78.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 164.94 = 52.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/164.94 = 52.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 164.94 × 52.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 8,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,621.27/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.35

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