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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.06, 164.96 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.06, 164.96 and 55.12 is: 82.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.06 : 164.96 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.06/164.96 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.06x = 164.96 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.06x = 9,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092.60/110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.61

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