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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.04, 175.65 and 44.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.04, 175.65 and 44.92 is: 67.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.04 : 175.65 = 44.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.04/175.65 = 44.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.04x = 175.65 × 44.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.04x = 7,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,890.20/117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.41

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