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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.13, 164.86 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.13, 164.86 and 101.62 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.13 : 164.86 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.13/164.86 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.13x = 164.86 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.13x = 16,753.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,753.07/110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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