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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.94, 167.91 and 63.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.94, 167.91 and 63.94 is: 95.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.94 : 167.91 = 63.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.94/167.91 = 63.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.94x = 167.91 × 63.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.94x = 10,736.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,736.17/111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.91

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