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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.28, 165.11 and 77.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.28, 165.11 and 77.57 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.28 : 165.11 = 77.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.28/165.11 = 77.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.28x = 165.11 × 77.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.28x = 12,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,806.37/110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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