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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.43, 174.66 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.43, 174.66 and 90.75 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.43 : 174.66 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.43/174.66 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.43x = 174.66 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.43x = 15,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850.40/116.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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