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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.27, 228.05 and 109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.27, 228.05 and 109.99 is: 151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.27 : 228.05 = 109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.27/228.05 = 109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.27x = 228.05 × 109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.27x = 25,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,083.37/165.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.77

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