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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 167.70 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 167.70 and 92.64 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 167.70 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/167.70 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 167.70 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 15,535.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535.73/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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