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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 168.44 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 168.44 and 68.95 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 168.44 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/168.44 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 168.44 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 11,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,613.94/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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