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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 156.98 and 67.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 156.98 and 67.76 is: 93.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 156.98 = 67.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/156.98 = 67.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 156.98 × 67.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 10,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,636.96/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.50

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