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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.75, 167.64 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.75, 167.64 and 110.40 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.75 : 167.64 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.75/167.64 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.75x = 167.64 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.75x = 18,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,507.46/111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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