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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.21, 169.58 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.21, 169.58 and 92.66 is: 138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.21 : 169.58 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.21/169.58 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.21x = 169.58 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.21x = 15,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711.97/113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.79

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