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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.75, 167.69 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.75, 167.69 and 84.75 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.75 : 167.69 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.75/167.69 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.75x = 167.69 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.75x = 14,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,211.30/111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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