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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.06, 168.08 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.06, 168.08 and 91.73 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.06 : 168.08 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.06/168.08 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.06x = 168.08 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.06x = 15,417.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,417.94/112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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