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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 167.92 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 167.92 and 103.58 is: 155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 167.92 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/167.92 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 167.92 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 17,393.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,393.27/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.25

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