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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.64, 168.75 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.64, 168.75 and 93.29 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.64 : 168.75 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.64/168.75 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.64x = 168.75 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.64x = 15,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,741.84/112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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