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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.43, 166 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.43, 166 and 89 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.43 : 166 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.43/166 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.43x = 166 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.43x = 14,774
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774/110.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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