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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 166.38 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 166.38 and 65.27 is: 97.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 166.38 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/166.38 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 166.38 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 10,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,859.66/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.91

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