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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 166.58 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 166.58 and 104.38 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 166.58 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/166.58 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 166.58 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 17,387.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,387.46/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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