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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.13, 217.26 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.13, 217.26 and 110.75 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.13 : 217.26 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.13/217.26 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.13x = 217.26 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.13x = 24,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,060.46/145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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