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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.02, 167.85 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.02, 167.85 and 90.24 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.02 : 167.85 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.02/167.85 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.02x = 167.85 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.02x = 15,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146.78/112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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