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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.29, 166.91 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.29, 166.91 and 93.20 is: 139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.29 : 166.91 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.29/166.91 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.29x = 166.91 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.29x = 15,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554.71/111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.77

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