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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.06, 169.14 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.06, 169.14 and 76.80 is: 114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.06 : 169.14 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.06/169.14 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.06x = 169.14 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.06x = 12,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,989.95/113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.89

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