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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.56, 175.02 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.56, 175.02 and 90.94 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.56 : 175.02 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.56/175.02 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.56x = 175.02 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.56x = 15,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,916.32/116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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