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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 166 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 166 and 46.56 is: 69.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 166 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/166 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 166 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 7,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728.96/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.78

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