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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 165.59 and 99.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 165.59 and 99.97 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 165.59 = 99.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/165.59 = 99.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 165.59 × 99.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 16,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,554.03/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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