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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 262.62 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 262.62 and 110.22 is: 165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 262.62 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/262.62 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 262.62 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 28,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,945.98/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.00

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