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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.28, 167 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.28, 167 and 68.56 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.28 : 167 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.28/167 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.28x = 167 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.28x = 11,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,449.52/111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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