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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.64, 165.96 and 62.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.64, 165.96 and 62.85 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.64 : 165.96 = 62.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.64/165.96 = 62.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.64x = 165.96 × 62.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.64x = 10,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,430.59/110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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