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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.99, 167.55 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.99, 167.55 and 94.92 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.99 : 167.55 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.99/167.55 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.99x = 167.55 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.99x = 15,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,903.85/111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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