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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 154.80 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 154.80 and 98.22 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 154.80 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/154.80 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 154.80 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 15,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204.46/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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