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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.27, 228.26 and 109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.27, 228.26 and 109.91 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.27 : 228.26 = 109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.27/228.26 = 109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.27x = 228.26 × 109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.27x = 25,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,088.90/165.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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