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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 165.74 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 165.74 and 93.40 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 165.74 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/165.74 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 165.74 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 15,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480.12/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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