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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 167.94 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 167.94 and 93.96 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 167.94 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/167.94 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 167.94 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 15,779.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,779.64/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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