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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.13, 164.88 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.13, 164.88 and 73.47 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.13 : 164.88 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.13/164.88 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.13x = 164.88 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.13x = 12,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,113.73/110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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