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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 167.39 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 167.39 and 92.45 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 167.39 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/167.39 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 167.39 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 15,474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,474.74/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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