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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.55, 166.04 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.55, 166.04 and 95.16 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.55 : 166.04 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.55/166.04 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.55x = 166.04 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.55x = 15,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,799.89/110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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