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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.04, 175.45 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.04, 175.45 and 109.14 is: 163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.04 : 175.45 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.04/175.45 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.04x = 175.45 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.04x = 19,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,147.19/117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.60

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