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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.94, 169.44 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.94, 169.44 and 91.47 is: 137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.94 : 169.44 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.94/169.44 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.94x = 169.44 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.94x = 15,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497.71/112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.22

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