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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.91, 167.88 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.91, 167.88 and 106.72 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.91 : 167.88 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.91/167.88 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.91x = 167.88 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.91x = 17,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,916.15/111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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