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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 169 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 169 and 44.22 is: 66.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 169 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/169 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 169 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 7,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473.18/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.32

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