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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 174.48 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 174.48 and 90.70 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 174.48 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/174.48 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 174.48 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 15,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825.34/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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