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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 262.35 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 262.35 and 110.82 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 262.35 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/262.35 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 262.35 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 29,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,073.63/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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