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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 166.47 and 88.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 166.47 and 88.33 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 166.47 = 88.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/166.47 = 88.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 166.47 × 88.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 14,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703.85/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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