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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.27, 262.95 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.27, 262.95 and 110.05 is: 165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.27 : 262.95 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.27/262.95 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.27x = 262.95 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.27x = 28,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,936.33/175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.10

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