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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 165.40 and 83.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 165.40 and 83.23 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 165.40 = 83.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/165.40 = 83.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 165.40 × 83.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 13,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,766.24/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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