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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 165.99 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 165.99 and 65.22 is: 97.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 165.99 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/165.99 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 165.99 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 10,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,825.87/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.66

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