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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.19, 165.13 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.19, 165.13 and 97.98 is: 146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.19 : 165.13 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.19/165.13 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.19x = 165.13 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.19x = 16,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178.57/110.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.82

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