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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 167.83 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 167.83 and 60.65 is: 90.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 167.83 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/167.83 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 167.83 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 10,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,177.90/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.77

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