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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.02, 168.06 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.02, 168.06 and 63.88 is: 95.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.02 : 168.06 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.02/168.06 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.02x = 168.06 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.02x = 10,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,735.67/112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.84

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