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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.63, 169.02 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.63, 169.02 and 95.52 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.63 : 169.02 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.63/169.02 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.63x = 169.02 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.63x = 16,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144.79/112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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