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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.39, 169.88 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.39, 169.88 and 94.01 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.39 : 169.88 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.39/169.88 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.39x = 169.88 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.39x = 15,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970.37/113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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