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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.22, 168.35 and 60.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.22, 168.35 and 60.85 is: 91.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 168.35 = 60.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/168.35 = 60.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 168.35 × 60.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 10,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,244.10/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.29

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