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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.15, 164.78 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.15, 164.78 and 84.27 is: 126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.15 : 164.78 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.15/164.78 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.15x = 164.78 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.15x = 13,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,885.91/110.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.07

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