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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.53, 165.82 and 64.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.53, 165.82 and 64.79 is: 97.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 165.82 = 64.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/165.82 = 64.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 165.82 × 64.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 10,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,743.48/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.20

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