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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 166.68 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 166.68 and 59.76 is: 89.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 166.68 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/166.68 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 166.68 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 9,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,960.80/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.69

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