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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.28, 166.71 and 63.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.28, 166.71 and 63.22 is: 94.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.28 : 166.71 = 63.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.28/166.71 = 63.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.28x = 166.71 × 63.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.28x = 10,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539.41/111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.71

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