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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.22, 169.32 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.22, 169.32 and 82.44 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.22 : 169.32 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.22/169.32 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.22x = 169.32 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.22x = 13,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958.74/113.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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