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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 166.70 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 166.70 and 106.55 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 166.70 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/166.70 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 166.70 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 17,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,761.89/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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