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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.18, 168.07 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.18, 168.07 and 105.67 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.18 : 168.07 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.18/168.07 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.18x = 168.07 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.18x = 17,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,759.96/112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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