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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 233.06 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 233.06 and 113.70 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 233.06 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/233.06 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 233.06 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 26,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,498.92/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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