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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 166.23 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 166.23 and 59.52 is: 89.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 166.23 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/166.23 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 166.23 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 9,894.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,894.01/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.18

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