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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 167.96 and 43.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 167.96 and 43.53 is: 65.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 167.96 = 43.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/167.96 = 43.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 167.96 × 43.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 7,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310.78/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.25

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