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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 168.48 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 168.48 and 82.06 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 168.48 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/168.48 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 168.48 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 13,826.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,826.00/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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