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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 261.99 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 261.99 and 110.76 is: 165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 261.99 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/261.99 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 261.99 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 29,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018.01/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.80

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