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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 166.26 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 166.26 and 61.44 is: 92.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 166.26 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/166.26 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 166.26 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 10,215.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,215.01/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.14

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