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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 185.64 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 185.64 and 110.53 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 185.64 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/185.64 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 185.64 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 20,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,517.91/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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