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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 175.07 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 175.07 and 102.33 is: 153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 175.07 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/175.07 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 175.07 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 17,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,914.91/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.37

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