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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 168.76 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 168.76 and 44.04 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 168.76 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/168.76 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 168.76 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 7,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432.19/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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