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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.07, 165.12 and 37.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.07, 165.12 and 37.91 is: 56.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.07 : 165.12 = 37.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.07/165.12 = 37.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.07x = 165.12 × 37.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.07x = 6,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,258.68/110.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.86

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