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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.11, 167.81 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.11, 167.81 and 81.67 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.11 : 167.81 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.11/167.81 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.11x = 167.81 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.11x = 13,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,704.20/112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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