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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 166.67 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 166.67 and 91.79 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 166.67 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/166.67 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 166.67 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 15,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,297.81/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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