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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.29, 169.90 and 61.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.29, 169.90 and 61.91 is: 92.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.29 : 169.90 = 61.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.29/169.90 = 61.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.29x = 169.90 × 61.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.29x = 10,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,518.51/113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.85

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