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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.90, 166.08 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.90, 166.08 and 104.96 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.90 : 166.08 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.90/166.08 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.90x = 166.08 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.90x = 17,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,431.76/110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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