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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 174.18 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 174.18 and 110.40 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 174.18 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/174.18 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 174.18 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 19,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229.47/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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