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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.22, 168.25 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.22, 168.25 and 90.58 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 168.25 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/168.25 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 168.25 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 15,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,240.09/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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