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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 165.27 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 165.27 and 97.31 is: 146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 165.27 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/165.27 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 165.27 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 16,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,083.20/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.05

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