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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.63, 167.76 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.63, 167.76 and 104.34 is: 156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.63 : 167.76 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.63/167.76 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.63x = 167.76 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.63x = 17,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,504.08/111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.80

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