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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.35, 169.91 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.35, 169.91 and 107.96 is: 161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.35 : 169.91 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.35/169.91 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.35x = 169.91 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.35x = 18,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342.79/113.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.82

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