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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 166.20 and 62.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 166.20 and 62.71 is: 93.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 166.20 = 62.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/166.20 = 62.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 166.20 × 62.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 10,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,422.40/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.97

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