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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 204.52 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 204.52 and 113.93 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 204.52 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/204.52 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 204.52 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 23,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,300.96/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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