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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.03, 155.82 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.03, 155.82 and 99.35 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.03 : 155.82 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.03/155.82 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.03x = 155.82 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.03x = 15,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480.72/113.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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