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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.27, 164.92 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.27, 164.92 and 98.16 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.27 : 164.92 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.27/164.92 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.27x = 164.92 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.27x = 16,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,188.55/110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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