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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 165.41 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 165.41 and 96.81 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 165.41 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/165.41 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 165.41 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 16,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012.60/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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