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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 167.45 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 167.45 and 94.91 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 167.45 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/167.45 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 167.45 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 15,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891.37/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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