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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.08, 165.12 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.08, 165.12 and 73.99 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.08 : 165.12 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.08/165.12 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.08x = 165.12 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.08x = 12,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217.23/110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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