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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 165.93 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 165.93 and 81.90 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 165.93 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/165.93 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 165.93 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 13,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589.67/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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