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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.10, 164.82 and 79.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.10, 164.82 and 79.66 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.10 : 164.82 = 79.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.10/164.82 = 79.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.10x = 164.82 × 79.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.10x = 13,129.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,129.62/110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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