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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.82, 166.28 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.82, 166.28 and 90.46 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.82 : 166.28 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.82/166.28 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.82x = 166.28 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.82x = 15,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041.69/110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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