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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.37, 165.36 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.37, 165.36 and 93.97 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.37 : 165.36 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.37/165.36 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.37x = 165.36 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.37x = 15,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,538.88/110.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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