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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 165.78 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 165.78 and 104.76 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 165.78 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/165.78 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 165.78 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 17,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,367.11/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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