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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.05, 164.96 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.05, 164.96 and 49.22 is: 73.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.05 : 164.96 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.05/164.96 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.05x = 164.96 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.05x = 8,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,119.87/110.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.79

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