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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.42, 165.75 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.42, 165.75 and 107.97 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.42 : 165.75 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.42/165.75 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.42x = 165.75 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.42x = 17,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,896.65/110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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