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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 166.00 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 166.00 and 76.55 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 166.00 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/166.00 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 166.00 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 12,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,706.42/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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