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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.71, 166.20 and 65.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.71, 166.20 and 65.08 is: 97.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.71 : 166.20 = 65.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.71/166.20 = 65.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.71x = 166.20 × 65.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.71x = 10,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,816.30/110.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.70

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