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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 166.11 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 166.11 and 97.91 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 166.11 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/166.11 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 166.11 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 16,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,263.18/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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