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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.28, 165.67 and 77.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.28, 165.67 and 77.85 is: 116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.28 : 165.67 = 77.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.28/165.67 = 77.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.28x = 165.67 × 77.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.28x = 12,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897.02/110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.95

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