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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 165.44 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 165.44 and 108.74 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 165.44 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/165.44 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 165.44 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 17,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,990.63/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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