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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.81, 166.24 and 46.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.81, 166.24 and 46.69 is: 70.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 166.24 = 46.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/166.24 = 46.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 166.24 × 46.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 7,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761.39/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.04

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