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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 262.48 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 262.48 and 110.04 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 262.48 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/262.48 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 262.48 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 28,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883.30/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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