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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.11, 169.58 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.11, 169.58 and 61.77 is: 92.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.11 : 169.58 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.11/169.58 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.11x = 169.58 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.11x = 10,475.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475.75/113.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.62

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