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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.38, 165.22 and 84.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.38, 165.22 and 84.79 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.38 : 165.22 = 84.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.38/165.22 = 84.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.38x = 165.22 × 84.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.38x = 14,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,009.00/110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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