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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 166.29 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 166.29 and 94.60 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 166.29 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/166.29 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 166.29 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 15,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,730.89/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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