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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 169.28 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 169.28 and 61.44 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 169.28 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/169.28 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 169.28 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 10,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,400.56/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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