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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.38 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 166.38 and 108.12 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 166.38 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/166.38 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 166.38 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 17,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,989.01/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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