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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 165.87 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 165.87 and 91.44 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 165.87 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/165.87 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 165.87 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 15,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167.15/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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