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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.02, 168.59 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.02, 168.59 and 102.76 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.02 : 168.59 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.02/168.59 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.02x = 168.59 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.02x = 17,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,324.14/113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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