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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 174.33 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 174.33 and 68.10 is: 102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 174.33 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/174.33 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 174.33 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 11,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,871.87/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.15

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