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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.82, 165.75 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.82, 165.75 and 89.46 is: 133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.82 : 165.75 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.82/165.75 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.82x = 165.75 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.82x = 14,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828.00/110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.80

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