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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.08, 166.85 and 65.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.08, 166.85 and 65.41 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.08 : 166.85 = 65.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.08/166.85 = 65.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.08x = 166.85 × 65.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.08x = 10,913.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,913.16/111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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