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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 165.59 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 165.59 and 84.55 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 165.59 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/165.59 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 165.59 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 14,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,000.28/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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