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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 185.82 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 185.82 and 110.52 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 185.82 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/185.82 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 185.82 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 20,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,536.83/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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