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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.32, 169.93 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.32, 169.93 and 44.79 is: 67.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.32 : 169.93 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.32/169.93 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.32x = 169.93 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.32x = 7,611.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611.16/113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.17

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