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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 165.98 and 62.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 165.98 and 62.68 is: 93.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 165.98 = 62.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/165.98 = 62.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 165.98 × 62.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 10,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,403.63/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.90

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