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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.16, 166 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.16, 166 and 105.88 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.16 : 166 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.16/166 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.16x = 166 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.16x = 17,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,576.08/111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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