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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 169.18 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 169.18 and 103.28 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 169.18 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/169.18 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 169.18 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 17,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,472.06/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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