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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.90, 175.02 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.90, 175.02 and 109.68 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.90 : 175.02 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.90/175.02 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.90x = 175.02 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.90x = 19,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196.19/116.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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