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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.63, 169.12 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.63, 169.12 and 92.15 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.63 : 169.12 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.63/169.12 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.63x = 169.12 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.63x = 15,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,584.41/112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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