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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 167.84 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 167.84 and 93.76 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 167.84 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/167.84 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 167.84 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 15,736.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,736.68/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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