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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 166.95 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 166.95 and 104.46 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 166.95 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/166.95 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 166.95 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 17,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439.60/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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