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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 169.36 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 169.36 and 91.23 is: 136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 169.36 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/169.36 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 169.36 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 15,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450.71/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.79

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