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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.05, 164.91 and 79.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.05, 164.91 and 79.57 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.05 : 164.91 = 79.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.05/164.91 = 79.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.05x = 164.91 × 79.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.05x = 13,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,121.89/110.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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