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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.38, 165.65 and 41.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.38, 165.65 and 41.95 is: 62.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.38 : 165.65 = 41.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.38/165.65 = 41.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.38x = 165.65 × 41.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.38x = 6,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948.27/110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.95

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