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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 153.06 and 81.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 153.06 and 81.36 is: 112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 153.06 = 81.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/153.06 = 81.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 153.06 × 81.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 12,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452.96/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.19

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