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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 169.07 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 169.07 and 93.58 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 169.07 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/169.07 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 169.07 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 15,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,821.57/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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