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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.21, 164.82 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.21, 164.82 and 98.10 is: 146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.21 : 164.82 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.21/164.82 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.21x = 164.82 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.21x = 16,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168.59/110.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.70

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