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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.07, 166.38 and 56.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.07, 166.38 and 56.89 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.07 : 166.38 = 56.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.07/166.38 = 56.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.07x = 166.38 × 56.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.07x = 9,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,465.36/111.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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