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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.07, 241.63 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.07, 241.63 and 109.60 is: 151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.07 : 241.63 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.07/241.63 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.07x = 241.63 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.07x = 26,481.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,481.77/175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.26

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