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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.19, 165.12 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.19, 165.12 and 88.66 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.19 : 165.12 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.19/165.12 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.19x = 165.12 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.19x = 14,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,639.54/110.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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