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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.76 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.76 and 102.93 is: 154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.76 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.76 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.76 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 27,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,045.89/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.53

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