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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 173.84 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 173.84 and 111.04 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 173.84 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/173.84 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 173.84 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 19,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,303.19/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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