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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.04, 154.49 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.04, 154.49 and 68.36 is: 94.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.04 : 154.49 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.04/154.49 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.04x = 154.49 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.04x = 10,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,561.49/112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.27

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