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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.52, 167.13 and 82.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.52, 167.13 and 82.69 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.52 : 167.13 = 82.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.52/167.13 = 82.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.52x = 167.13 × 82.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.52x = 13,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,819.98/111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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