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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.01, 168.08 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.01, 168.08 and 66.38 is: 99.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.01 : 168.08 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.01/168.08 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.01x = 168.08 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.01x = 11,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,155.98/112.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.60

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