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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.43, 168.64 and 61.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.43, 168.64 and 61.09 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.43 : 168.64 = 61.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.43/168.64 = 61.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.43x = 168.64 × 61.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.43x = 10,301.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,301.91/112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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