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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.67, 166.01 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.67, 166.01 and 97.71 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.67 : 166.01 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.67/166.01 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.67x = 166.01 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.67x = 16,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220.35/110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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