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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 600.06 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 600.06 and 111.48 is: 167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 600.06 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/600.06 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 600.06 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 66,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,894.69/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.23

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