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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.07, 241.75 and 113.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.07, 241.75 and 113.00 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.07 : 241.75 = 113.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.07/241.75 = 113.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.07x = 241.75 × 113.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.07x = 27,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,319.08/175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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