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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.68, 166.06 and 56.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.68, 166.06 and 56.61 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.68 : 166.06 = 56.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.68/166.06 = 56.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.68x = 166.06 × 56.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.68x = 9,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400.79/110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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