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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 220.76 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 220.76 and 110.84 is: 153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 220.76 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/220.76 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 220.76 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 24,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,469.04/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.01

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