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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.06, 174.02 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.06, 174.02 and 68 is: 101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.06 : 174.02 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.06/174.02 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.06x = 174.02 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.06x = 11,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,833.36/116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.96

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