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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 262.60 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 262.60 and 102.75 is: 154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 262.60 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/262.60 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 262.60 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 26,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981.89/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.14

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