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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 166.32 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 166.32 and 91.74 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 166.32 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/166.32 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 166.32 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 15,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,258.20/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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