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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.83, 165.84 and 65.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.83, 165.84 and 65.02 is: 97.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.83 : 165.84 = 65.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.83/165.84 = 65.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.83x = 165.84 × 65.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.83x = 10,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,782.92/110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.29

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