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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 166.76 and 70.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 166.76 and 70.73 is: 106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 166.76 = 70.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/166.76 = 70.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 166.76 × 70.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 11,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,794.93/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.20

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