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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.22, 167.23 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.22, 167.23 and 108.55 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 167.23 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/167.23 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 167.23 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 18,153.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,153.16/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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