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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 159.93 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 159.93 and 110.76 is: 152.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 159.93 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/159.93 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 159.93 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 17,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,713.85/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.61

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