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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.33, 170 and 44.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.33, 170 and 44.89 is: 67.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.33 : 170 = 44.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.33/170 = 44.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.33x = 170 × 44.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.33x = 7,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631.30/113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.34

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