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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.25, 165.42 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.25, 165.42 and 91.89 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 165.42 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/165.42 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 165.42 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 15,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200.44/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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