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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.09, 247.65 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.09, 247.65 and 110.97 is: 166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.09 : 247.65 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.09/247.65 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.09x = 247.65 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.09x = 27,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,481.72/165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.47

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