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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.39, 176 and 69.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.39, 176 and 69.19 is: 103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.39 : 176 = 69.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.39/176 = 69.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.39x = 176 × 69.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.39x = 12,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,177.44/117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.73

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