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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.78, 166.03 and 62.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.78, 166.03 and 62.01 is: 92.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.78 : 166.03 = 62.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.78/166.03 = 62.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.78x = 166.03 × 62.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.78x = 10,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,295.37/110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.94

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