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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 169.47 and 35.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 169.47 and 35.94 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 169.47 = 35.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/169.47 = 35.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 169.47 × 35.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 6,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,090.75/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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