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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 168.99 and 110.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 168.99 and 110.23 is: 164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 168.99 = 110.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/168.99 = 110.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 168.99 × 110.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 18,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627.77/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.95

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