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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.03, 262.47 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.03, 262.47 and 66.75 is: 100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.03 : 262.47 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.03/262.47 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.03x = 262.47 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.03x = 17,518.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518.23/175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.09

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