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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 165.70 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 165.70 and 95.71 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 165.70 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/165.70 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 165.70 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 15,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858.85/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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