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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.07, 165.17 and 58.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.07, 165.17 and 58.71 is: 88.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.07 : 165.17 = 58.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.07/165.17 = 58.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.07x = 165.17 × 58.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.07x = 9,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696.84/110.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.10

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