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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 165.05 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 165.05 and 108.83 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 165.05 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/165.05 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 165.05 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 17,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,961.02/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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