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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.75, 551.63 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.75, 551.63 and 111.25 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.75 : 551.63 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.75/551.63 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.75x = 551.63 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.75x = 61,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,368.84/367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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