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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.19, 228.05 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.19, 228.05 and 109.90 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.19 : 228.05 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.19/228.05 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.19x = 228.05 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.19x = 25,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,062.70/165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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