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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 168 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 168 and 66.44 is: 99.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 168 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/168 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 168 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 11,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,161.92/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.54

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