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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 168.66 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 168.66 and 92.28 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 168.66 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/168.66 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 168.66 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 15,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563.94/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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