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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.91, 169.20 and 64.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.91, 169.20 and 64.71 is: 96.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.91 : 169.20 = 64.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.91/169.20 = 64.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.91x = 169.20 × 64.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.91x = 10,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,948.93/112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.97

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