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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.94, 170.84 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.94, 170.84 and 91.22 is: 136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.94 : 170.84 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.94/170.84 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.94x = 170.84 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.94x = 15,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,584.02/113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.77

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