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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 166.38 and 65.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 166.38 and 65.29 is: 98.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 166.38 = 65.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/166.38 = 65.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 166.38 × 65.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 10,862.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,862.95/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.00

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