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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 168.08 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 168.08 and 106.74 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 168.08 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/168.08 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 168.08 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 17,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,940.86/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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