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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 166.12 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 166.12 and 107.87 is: 161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 166.12 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/166.12 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 166.12 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 17,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,919.36/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.79

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