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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.27, 168.09 and 69.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.27, 168.09 and 69.39 is: 103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.27 : 168.09 = 69.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.27/168.09 = 69.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.27x = 168.09 × 69.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.27x = 11,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,663.42/112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.89

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