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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.01, 168.01 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.01, 168.01 and 34.97 is: 52.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.01 : 168.01 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.01/168.01 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.01x = 168.01 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.01x = 5,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,874.95/112.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.45

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