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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.09, 167.97 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.09, 167.97 and 95.02 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.09 : 167.97 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.09/167.97 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.09x = 167.97 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.09x = 15,960.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,960.51/112.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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