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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.19 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 166.19 and 76.53 is: 114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 166.19 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/166.19 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 166.19 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 12,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718.14/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.58

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