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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.07, 167.90 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.07, 167.90 and 91.73 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.07 : 167.90 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.07/167.90 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.07x = 167.90 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.07x = 15,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401.43/112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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