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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.22, 112.90 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.22, 112.90 and 54.67 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.22 : 112.90 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.22/112.90 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.22x = 112.90 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.22x = 6,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172.24/75.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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