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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.82, 166.08 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.82, 166.08 and 93.81 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.82 : 166.08 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.82/166.08 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.82x = 166.08 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.82x = 15,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579.96/110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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