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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.43, 168.57 and 61.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.43, 168.57 and 61.07 is: 91.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.43 : 168.57 = 61.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.43/168.57 = 61.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.43x = 168.57 × 61.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.43x = 10,293.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,293.73/112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.56

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