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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.28, 167.08 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.28, 167.08 and 99.92 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.28 : 167.08 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.28/167.08 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.28x = 167.08 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.28x = 16,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,694.63/111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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