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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.41, 170.25 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.41, 170.25 and 109.36 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.41 : 170.25 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.41/170.25 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.41x = 170.25 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.41x = 18,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618.54/113.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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