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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 166.32 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 166.32 and 98.82 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 166.32 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/166.32 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 166.32 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 16,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,435.74/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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