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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 166.77 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 166.77 and 88.23 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 166.77 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/166.77 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 166.77 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 14,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,714.12/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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