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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 167.94 and 43.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 167.94 and 43.58 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 167.94 = 43.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/167.94 = 43.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 167.94 × 43.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 7,318.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318.83/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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