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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.22, 167.14 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.22, 167.14 and 91.78 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.22 : 167.14 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.22/167.14 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.22x = 167.14 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.22x = 15,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339.65/111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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