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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 165.90 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 165.90 and 104.80 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 165.90 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/165.90 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 165.90 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 17,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,386.32/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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