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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 166.46 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 166.46 and 65.40 is: 98.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 166.46 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/166.46 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 166.46 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 10,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,886.48/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.02

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