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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 166.13 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 166.13 and 84.23 is: 126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 166.13 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/166.13 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 166.13 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 13,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,993.13/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.11

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