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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 166.34 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 166.34 and 59.47 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 166.34 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/166.34 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 166.34 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 9,891.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,891.97/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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