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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.08, 164.92 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.08, 164.92 and 55.14 is: 82.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.08 : 164.92 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.08/164.92 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.08x = 164.92 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.08x = 9,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,093.69/110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.61

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