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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.94, 167.93 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.94, 167.93 and 99.88 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.94 : 167.93 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.94/167.93 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.94x = 167.93 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.94x = 16,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772.85/111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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