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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.84, 168 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.84, 168 and 106.24 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.84 : 168 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.84/168 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.84x = 168 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.84x = 17,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848.32/111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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