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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.27, 169.93 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.27, 169.93 and 41.13 is: 61.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.27 : 169.93 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.27/169.93 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.27x = 169.93 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.27x = 6,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,988.17/113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.69

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