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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.55, 168.93 and 61.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.55, 168.93 and 61.19 is: 91.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.55 : 168.93 = 61.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.55/168.93 = 61.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.55x = 168.93 × 61.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.55x = 10,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,335.98/112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.84

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