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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 166.44 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 166.44 and 93.12 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 166.44 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/166.44 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 166.44 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 15,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,498.89/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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