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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 153.23 and 61.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 153.23 and 61.91 is: 85.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 153.23 = 61.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/153.23 = 61.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 153.23 × 61.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 9,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486.47/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.44

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