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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.11, 169.71 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.11, 169.71 and 96.71 is: 145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.11 : 169.71 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.11/169.71 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.11x = 169.71 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.11x = 16,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,412.65/113.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.10

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