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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.33, 166.91 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.33, 166.91 and 59.94 is: 89.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.33 : 166.91 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.33/166.91 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.33x = 166.91 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.33x = 10,004.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,004.59/111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.86

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