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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 174.06 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 174.06 and 75.39 is: 113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 174.06 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/174.06 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 174.06 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 13,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,122.38/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.10

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