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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.04, 170.33 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.04, 170.33 and 103.19 is: 154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.04 : 170.33 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.04/170.33 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.04x = 170.33 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.04x = 17,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574.99/114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.11

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