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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.67, 166.05 and 52.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.67, 166.05 and 52.92 is: 79.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.67 : 166.05 = 52.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.67/166.05 = 52.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.67x = 166.05 × 52.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.67x = 8,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787.37/110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.40

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