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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 263.15 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 263.15 and 110.48 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 263.15 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/263.15 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 263.15 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 29,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,070.94/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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