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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 247.68 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 247.68 and 111.06 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 247.68 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/247.68 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 247.68 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 27,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,507.34/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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