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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 165.67 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 165.67 and 83.22 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 165.67 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/165.67 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 165.67 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 13,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,787.06/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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