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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.05, 164.85 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.05, 164.85 and 73.37 is: 109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.05 : 164.85 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.05/164.85 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.05x = 164.85 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.05x = 12,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095.04/110.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.90

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