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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.15, 164.98 and 75.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.15, 164.98 and 75.86 is: 113.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.15 : 164.98 = 75.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.15/164.98 = 75.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.15x = 164.98 × 75.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.15x = 12,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,515.38/110.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.62

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