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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 165.13 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 165.13 and 88.67 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 165.13 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/165.13 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 165.13 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 14,641.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,641.03/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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