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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.02, 168.34 and 107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.02, 168.34 and 107.98 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.02 : 168.34 = 107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.02/168.34 = 107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.02x = 168.34 × 107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.02x = 18,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177.35/112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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