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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.95, 166.48 and 62.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.95, 166.48 and 62.86 is: 94.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.95 : 166.48 = 62.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.95/166.48 = 62.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.95x = 166.48 × 62.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.95x = 10,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464.85/110.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.32

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