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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 174.51 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 174.51 and 93.54 is: 140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 174.51 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/174.51 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 174.51 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 16,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,323.67/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.62

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