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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.27, 169.84 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.27, 169.84 and 44.74 is: 67.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.27 : 169.84 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.27/169.84 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.27x = 169.84 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.27x = 7,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598.64/113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.08

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