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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 167.81 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 167.81 and 91.53 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 167.81 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/167.81 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 167.81 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 15,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,359.19/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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