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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 165.35 and 75.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 165.35 and 75.96 is: 113.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 165.35 = 75.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/165.35 = 75.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 165.35 × 75.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 12,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559.89/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.94

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