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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 176.94 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 176.94 and 111.66 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 176.94 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/176.94 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 176.94 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 19,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,757.12/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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