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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 166.57 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 166.57 and 82.48 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 166.57 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/166.57 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 166.57 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 13,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,738.69/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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