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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.93, 165.99 and 74.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.93, 165.99 and 74.75 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.93 : 165.99 = 74.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.93/165.99 = 74.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.93x = 165.99 × 74.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.93x = 12,407.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,407.75/110.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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