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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 169.47 and 61.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 169.47 and 61.61 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 169.47 = 61.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/169.47 = 61.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 169.47 × 61.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 10,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440.20/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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