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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.24, 170.22 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.24, 170.22 and 105.32 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.24 : 170.22 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.24/170.22 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.24x = 170.22 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.24x = 17,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927.57/113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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