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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.31, 170.01 and 44.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.31, 170.01 and 44.89 is: 67.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.31 : 170.01 = 44.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.31/170.01 = 44.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.31x = 170.01 × 44.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.31x = 7,631.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631.17/113.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.35

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