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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.23, 166.90 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.23, 166.90 and 109.41 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.23 : 166.90 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.23/166.90 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.23x = 166.90 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.23x = 18,260.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,260.53/111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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