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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 164.77 and 85.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 164.77 and 85.82 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 164.77 = 85.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/164.77 = 85.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 164.77 × 85.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 14,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,139.52/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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