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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 166.10 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 166.10 and 76.46 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 166.10 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/166.10 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 166.10 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 12,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698.79/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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