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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 166.29 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 166.29 and 92.95 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 166.29 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/166.29 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 166.29 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 15,455.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455.89/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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