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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.29, 170.02 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.29, 170.02 and 43.95 is: 65.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.29 : 170.02 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.29/170.02 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.29x = 170.02 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.29x = 7,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472.38/113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.96

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