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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 165.25 and 58.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 165.25 and 58.81 is: 88.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 165.25 = 58.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/165.25 = 58.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 165.25 × 58.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 9,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,718.01/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.25

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