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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.21, 166.58 and 95.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.21, 166.58 and 95.03 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.21 : 166.58 = 95.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.21/166.58 = 95.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.21x = 166.58 × 95.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.21x = 15,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830.10/111.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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