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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 168.24 and 60.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 168.24 and 60.84 is: 91.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 168.24 = 60.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/168.24 = 60.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 168.24 × 60.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 10,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,235.72/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.20

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