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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.14, 165.26 and 77.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.14, 165.26 and 77.85 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.14 : 165.26 = 77.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.14/165.26 = 77.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.14x = 165.26 × 77.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.14x = 12,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,864.70/110.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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