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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.11, 175.78 and 110.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.11, 175.78 and 110.65 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.11 : 175.78 = 110.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.11/175.78 = 110.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.11x = 175.78 × 110.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.11x = 19,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,450.06/117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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