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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.04, 167.41 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.04, 167.41 and 107.72 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.04 : 167.41 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.04/167.41 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.04x = 167.41 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.04x = 18,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033.41/112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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