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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.15, 170.10 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.15, 170.10 and 93.01 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.15 : 170.10 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.15/170.10 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.15x = 170.10 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.15x = 15,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,821.00/113.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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