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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 165.72 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 165.72 and 86.22 is: 129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 165.72 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/165.72 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 165.72 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 14,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,288.38/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.00

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