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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.13, 165.15 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.13, 165.15 and 55.92 is: 83.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.13 : 165.15 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.13/165.15 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.13x = 165.15 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.13x = 9,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235.19/110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.86

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