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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.17, 169.54 and 61.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.17, 169.54 and 61.73 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.17 : 169.54 = 61.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.17/169.54 = 61.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.17x = 169.54 × 61.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.17x = 10,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,465.70/113.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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