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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.09, 165.18 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.09, 165.18 and 71.55 is: 107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.09 : 165.18 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.09/165.18 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.09x = 165.18 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.09x = 11,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,818.63/110.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.35

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