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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 166.55 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 166.55 and 65.25 is: 97.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 166.55 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/166.55 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 166.55 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 10,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,867.06/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.93

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