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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.27, 168.54 and 107.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.27, 168.54 and 107.95 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.27 : 168.54 = 107.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.27/168.54 = 107.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.27x = 168.54 × 107.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.27x = 18,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193.89/112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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