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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.04, 175.48 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.04, 175.48 and 60.08 is: 90.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.04 : 175.48 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.04/175.48 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.04x = 175.48 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.04x = 10,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,542.84/117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.08

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