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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 175.07 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 175.07 and 105.55 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 175.07 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/175.07 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 175.07 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 18,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,479.60/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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