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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 174.21 and 109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 174.21 and 109.30 is: 164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 174.21 = 109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/174.21 = 109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 174.21 × 109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 19,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041.15/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.25

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