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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.08, 165.10 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.08, 165.10 and 28.91 is: 43.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.08 : 165.10 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.08/165.10 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.08x = 165.10 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.08x = 4,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773.38/110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.36

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