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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.02, 167.91 and 63.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.02, 167.91 and 63.82 is: 95.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.02 : 167.91 = 63.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.02/167.91 = 63.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.02x = 167.91 × 63.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.02x = 10,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,716.02/112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.66

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