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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 167.90 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 167.90 and 89.30 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 167.90 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/167.90 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 167.90 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 14,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993.44/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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