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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 165.76 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 165.76 and 89.28 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 165.76 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/165.76 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 165.76 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 14,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,799.05/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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