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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.16, 169.94 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.16, 169.94 and 92.91 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.16 : 169.94 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.16/169.94 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.16x = 169.94 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.16x = 15,789.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,789.13/113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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