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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 166.46 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 166.46 and 91.73 is: 137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 166.46 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/166.46 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 166.46 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 15,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,269.33/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.43

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