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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 168.96 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 168.96 and 82.41 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 168.96 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/168.96 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 168.96 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 13,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923.99/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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