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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.64, 166.08 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.64, 166.08 and 83.68 is: 125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.64 : 166.08 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.64/166.08 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.64x = 166.08 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.64x = 13,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897.57/110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.61

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