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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.94, 168.08 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.94, 168.08 and 91.76 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.94 : 168.08 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.94/168.08 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.94x = 168.08 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.94x = 15,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421.72/111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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