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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.41, 170.22 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.41, 170.22 and 90.83 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.41 : 170.22 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.41/170.22 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.41x = 170.22 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.41x = 15,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,461.08/113.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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