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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.28, 170.04 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.28, 170.04 and 59.22 is: 88.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.28 : 170.04 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.28/170.04 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.28x = 170.04 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.28x = 10,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,069.77/113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.89

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