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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 169.92 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 169.92 and 105.76 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 169.92 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/169.92 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 169.92 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 17,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,970.74/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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