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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.77, 170.53 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.77, 170.53 and 91.09 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.77 : 170.53 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.77/170.53 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.77x = 170.53 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.77x = 15,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533.58/113.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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