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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.07, 169.62 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.07, 169.62 and 111.31 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.07 : 169.62 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.07/169.62 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.07x = 169.62 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.07x = 18,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,879.70/113.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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