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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 168.06 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 168.06 and 103.62 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 168.06 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/168.06 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 168.06 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 17,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414.38/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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