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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 166.20 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 166.20 and 90.64 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 166.20 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/166.20 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 166.20 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 15,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064.37/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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