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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 168.61 and 69.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 168.61 and 69.07 is: 103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 168.61 = 69.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/168.61 = 69.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 168.61 × 69.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 11,645.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,645.89/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.57

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