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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 241.81 and 109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 241.81 and 109.75 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 241.81 = 109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/241.81 = 109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 241.81 × 109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 26,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538.65/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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