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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.67, 166.01 and 42.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.67, 166.01 and 42.18 is: 63.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.67 : 166.01 = 42.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.67/166.01 = 42.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.67x = 166.01 × 42.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.67x = 7,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002.30/110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.27

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