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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 168.30 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 168.30 and 91.92 is: 138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 168.30 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/168.30 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 168.30 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 15,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,470.14/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.03

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