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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.12, 169.70 and 44.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.12, 169.70 and 44.63 is: 66.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.12 : 169.70 = 44.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.12/169.70 = 44.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.12x = 169.70 × 44.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.12x = 7,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573.49/113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.95

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