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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.29, 166.79 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.29, 166.79 and 65.54 is: 98.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.29 : 166.79 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.29/166.79 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.29x = 166.79 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.29x = 10,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,930.25/111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.22

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