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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 169.25 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 169.25 and 100.71 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 169.25 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/169.25 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 169.25 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 17,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044.66/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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