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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.16, 169.90 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.16, 169.90 and 105.96 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.16 : 169.90 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.16/169.90 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.16x = 169.90 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.16x = 18,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,002.60/113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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