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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 165.28 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 165.28 and 95.72 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 165.28 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/165.28 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 165.28 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 15,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820.60/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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