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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 165.93 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 165.93 and 102.33 is: 153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 165.93 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/165.93 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 165.93 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 16,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979.62/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.26

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