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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.73, 166.23 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.73, 166.23 and 104.67 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.73 : 166.23 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.73/166.23 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.73x = 166.23 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.73x = 17,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399.29/110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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