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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.25, 165.17 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.25, 165.17 and 96.89 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 165.17 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/165.17 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 165.17 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 16,002.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002.74/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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