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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.11 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.11 and 110.81 is: 165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.11 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.11 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.11 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 27,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493.07/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.86

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