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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 166.56 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 166.56 and 82.08 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 166.56 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/166.56 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 166.56 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 13,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,671.24/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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