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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.16, 169.98 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.16, 169.98 and 70.44 is: 105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.16 : 169.98 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.16/169.98 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.16x = 169.98 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.16x = 11,973.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,973.39/113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.81

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