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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 179.90 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 179.90 and 111 is: 153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 179.90 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/179.90 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 179.90 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 19,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,968.90/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.09

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