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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 169.38 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 169.38 and 91.33 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 169.38 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/169.38 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 169.38 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 15,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469.05/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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