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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.28, 170.04 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.28, 170.04 and 95.44 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.28 : 170.04 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.28/170.04 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.28x = 170.04 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.28x = 16,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,228.62/113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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