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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.11, 168.19 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.11, 168.19 and 98.47 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.11 : 168.19 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.11/168.19 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.11x = 168.19 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.11x = 16,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,561.67/112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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