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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 241.92 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 241.92 and 147.76 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 241.92 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/241.92 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 241.92 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 35,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,745.49/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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