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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.90, 169.19 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.90, 169.19 and 61.46 is: 92.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.90 : 169.19 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.90/169.19 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.90x = 169.19 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.90x = 10,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,398.99/112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.11

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