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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 161.12 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 161.12 and 110.93 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 161.12 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/161.12 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 161.12 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 17,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,872.51/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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