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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 166.86 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 166.86 and 107.82 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 166.86 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/166.86 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 166.86 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 17,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,990.85/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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