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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.11, 211.25 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.11, 211.25 and 116.81 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.11 : 211.25 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.11/211.25 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.11x = 211.25 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.11x = 24,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,674.47/141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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