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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.74, 167.64 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.74, 167.64 and 99.44 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.74 : 167.64 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.74/167.64 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.74x = 167.64 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.74x = 16,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,670.12/111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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