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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 166.68 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 166.68 and 88.44 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 166.68 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/166.68 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 166.68 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 14,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,741.18/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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