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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.06, 174.18 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.06, 174.18 and 93.44 is: 140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.06 : 174.18 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.06/174.18 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.06x = 174.18 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.06x = 16,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275.38/116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.23

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