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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.11, 175.52 and 90.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.11, 175.52 and 90.00 is: 134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.11 : 175.52 = 90.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.11/175.52 = 90.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.11x = 175.52 × 90.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.11x = 15,797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,797.01/117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.89

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