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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.91, 169.70 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.91, 169.70 and 106.92 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.91 : 169.70 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.91/169.70 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.91x = 169.70 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.91x = 18,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,144.32/113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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