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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.38, 169.81 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.38, 169.81 and 93.94 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.38 : 169.81 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.38/169.81 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.38x = 169.81 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.38x = 15,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951.95/113.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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