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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.04, 175.58 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.04, 175.58 and 44.90 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.04 : 175.58 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.04/175.58 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.04x = 175.58 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.04x = 7,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,883.54/117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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