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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.55, 170.36 and 67.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.55, 170.36 and 67.83 is: 101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.55 : 170.36 = 67.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.55/170.36 = 67.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.55x = 170.36 × 67.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.55x = 11,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,555.18/113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.76

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