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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.13, 165.04 and 85.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.13, 165.04 and 85.78 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.13 : 165.04 = 85.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.13/165.04 = 85.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.13x = 165.04 × 85.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.13x = 14,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157.13/110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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