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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 166.66 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 166.66 and 65.48 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 166.66 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/166.66 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 166.66 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 10,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,911.90/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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