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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 164.84 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 164.84 and 58.64 is: 87.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 164.84 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/164.84 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 164.84 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 9,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,666.22/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.78

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