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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 166.80 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 166.80 and 74.55 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 166.80 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/166.80 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 166.80 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 12,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,434.94/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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