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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.93, 166.19 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.93, 166.19 and 49.95 is: 74.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.93 : 166.19 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.93/166.19 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.93x = 166.19 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.93x = 8,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300.94/110.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.83

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