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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 228 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 228 and 109.95 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 228 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/228 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 228 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 25,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,068.60/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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