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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 168.06 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 168.06 and 89.24 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 168.06 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/168.06 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 168.06 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 14,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,997.67/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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