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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 167.74 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 167.74 and 99.43 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 167.74 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/167.74 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 167.74 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 16,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,677.72/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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