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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.24, 169.89 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.24, 169.89 and 61.82 is: 92.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.24 : 169.89 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.24/169.89 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.24x = 169.89 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.24x = 10,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,501.75/113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.74

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