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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.98, 166.16 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.98, 166.16 and 76.55 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.98 : 166.16 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.98/166.16 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.98x = 166.16 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.98x = 12,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,719.17/110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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