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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 168 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 168 and 92.77 is: 138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 168 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/168 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 168 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 15,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585.36/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.98

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