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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.60, 166 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.60, 166 and 103.97 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.60 : 166 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.60/166 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.60x = 166 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.60x = 17,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259.02/110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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