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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.04, 175.54 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.04, 175.54 and 94.18 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.04 : 175.54 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.04/175.54 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.04x = 175.54 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.04x = 16,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532.36/117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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