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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.33, 269.00 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.33, 269.00 and 111.05 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.33 : 269.00 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.33/269.00 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.33x = 269.00 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.33x = 29,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,871.89/179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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