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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.61, 167.19 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.61, 167.19 and 105.99 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.61 : 167.19 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.61/167.19 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.61x = 167.19 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.61x = 17,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720.47/111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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