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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.27, 174.26 and 64.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.27, 174.26 and 64.94 is: 97.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.27 : 174.26 = 64.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.27/174.26 = 64.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.27x = 174.26 × 64.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.27x = 11,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,316.47/116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.33

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