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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 682.59 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 682.59 and 113.06 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 682.59 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/682.59 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 682.59 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 77,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,175.76/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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