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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.83, 175.07 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.83, 175.07 and 68.10 is: 102.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.83 : 175.07 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.83/175.07 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.83x = 175.07 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.83x = 11,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,921.27/116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.04

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