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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 166.25 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 166.25 and 92.61 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 166.25 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/166.25 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 166.25 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 15,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,395.36/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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