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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 169.02 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 169.02 and 44.13 is: 66.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 169.02 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/169.02 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 169.02 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 7,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,458.85/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.23

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