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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 556.67 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 556.67 and 111.07 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 556.67 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/556.67 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 556.67 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 61,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,829.34/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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