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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 174.80 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 174.80 and 110.77 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 174.80 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/174.80 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 174.80 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 19,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,362.60/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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