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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.62, 166.03 and 59.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.62, 166.03 and 59.32 is: 89.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.62 : 166.03 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.62/166.03 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.62x = 166.03 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.62x = 9,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847.77/110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.03

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