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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.10, 164.89 and 104.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.10, 164.89 and 104.71 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.10 : 164.89 = 104.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.10/164.89 = 104.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.10x = 164.89 × 104.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.10x = 17,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,265.63/110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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