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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.55, 165.82 and 46.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.55, 165.82 and 46.39 is: 69.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.55 : 165.82 = 46.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.55/165.82 = 46.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.55x = 165.82 × 46.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.55x = 7,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,692.39/110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.58

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