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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 248.94 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 248.94 and 111.60 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 248.94 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/248.94 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 248.94 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 27,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781.70/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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