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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 174.99 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 174.99 and 107.25 is: 160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 174.99 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/174.99 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 174.99 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 18,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,766.82/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.66

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