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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.61, 168.76 and 64.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.61, 168.76 and 64.53 is: 96.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.61 : 168.76 = 64.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.61/168.76 = 64.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.61x = 168.76 × 64.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.61x = 10,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,889.76/112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.70

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