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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.22, 247.90 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.22, 247.90 and 110.60 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.22 : 247.90 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.22/247.90 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.22x = 247.90 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.22x = 27,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,417.74/165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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