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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.22, 165.63 and 79.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.22, 165.63 and 79.69 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.22 : 165.63 = 79.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.22/165.63 = 79.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.22x = 165.63 × 79.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.22x = 13,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,199.05/110.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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