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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 179.47 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 179.47 and 112.04 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 179.47 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/179.47 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 179.47 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 20,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,107.82/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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