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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.89, 166.34 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.89, 166.34 and 97.27 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.89 : 166.34 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.89/166.34 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.89x = 166.34 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.89x = 16,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,179.17/110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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