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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.06, 169.57 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.06, 169.57 and 44.59 is: 66.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.06 : 169.57 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.06/169.57 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.06x = 169.57 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.06x = 7,561.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561.13/113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.88

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