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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 168 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 168 and 60.66 is: 90.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 168 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/168 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 168 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 10,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,190.88/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.93

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