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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 167.91 and 75.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 167.91 and 75.95 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 167.91 = 75.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/167.91 = 75.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 167.91 × 75.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 12,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,751.92/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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