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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 169.70 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 169.70 and 44.71 is: 67.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 169.70 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/169.70 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 169.70 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 7,586.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586.64/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.06

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