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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 174.21 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 174.21 and 108.03 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 174.21 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/174.21 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 174.21 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 18,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,819.91/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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