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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 168.84 and 67.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 168.84 and 67.02 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 168.84 = 67.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/168.84 = 67.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 168.84 × 67.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 11,315.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,315.66/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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