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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 166.05 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 166.05 and 46.54 is: 69.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 166.05 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/166.05 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 166.05 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 7,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,727.97/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.78

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