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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.05 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.05 and 113.67 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.05 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.05 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.05 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 23,990.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,990.05/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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