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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.34, 170.16 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.34, 170.16 and 95.43 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.34 : 170.16 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.34/170.16 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.34x = 170.16 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.34x = 16,238.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238.37/113.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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