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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.34, 165.54 and 79.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.34, 165.54 and 79.43 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.34 : 165.54 = 79.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.34/165.54 = 79.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.34x = 165.54 × 79.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.34x = 13,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,148.64/110.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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