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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 175.02 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 175.02 and 112.36 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 175.02 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/175.02 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 175.02 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 19,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665.25/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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