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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.23, 169.89 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.23, 169.89 and 94.15 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.23 : 169.89 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.23/169.89 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.23x = 169.89 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.23x = 15,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,995.14/113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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