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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.01, 170.94 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.01, 170.94 and 102.63 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.01 : 170.94 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.01/170.94 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.01x = 170.94 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.01x = 17,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544.60/114.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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