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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 174.46 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 174.46 and 67.62 is: 101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 174.46 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/174.46 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 174.46 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 11,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,796.99/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.31

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