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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.27, 166.95 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.27, 166.95 and 108.33 is: 162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.27 : 166.95 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.27/166.95 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.27x = 166.95 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.27x = 18,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,085.69/111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.54

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