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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 174.98 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 174.98 and 67.94 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 174.98 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/174.98 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 174.98 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 11,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,888.14/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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