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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 169.44 and 52.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 169.44 and 52.07 is: 78.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 169.44 = 52.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/169.44 = 52.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 169.44 × 52.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 8,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,822.74/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.08

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