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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.22, 167.82 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.22, 167.82 and 83.14 is: 124.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 167.82 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/167.82 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 167.82 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 13,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,952.55/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.33

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