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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 173.76 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 173.76 and 106.88 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 173.76 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/173.76 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 173.76 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 18,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,571.47/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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