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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 174.92 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 174.92 and 106.92 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 174.92 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/174.92 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 174.92 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 18,701.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,701.91/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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