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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.14, 165.09 and 41.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.14, 165.09 and 41.61 is: 62.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.14 : 165.09 = 41.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.14/165.09 = 41.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.14x = 165.09 × 41.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.14x = 6,869.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,869.39/110.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.37

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