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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.02, 166.38 and 76.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.02, 166.38 and 76.70 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.02 : 166.38 = 76.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.02/166.38 = 76.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.02x = 166.38 × 76.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.02x = 12,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,761.35/111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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