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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.18, 168.12 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.18, 168.12 and 100.94 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.18 : 168.12 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.18/168.12 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.18x = 168.12 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.18x = 16,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,970.45/112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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