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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 241.68 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 241.68 and 109.74 is: 151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 241.68 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/241.68 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 241.68 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 26,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,521.96/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.30

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