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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.54, 263 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.54, 263 and 103.26 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.54 : 263 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.54/263 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.54x = 263 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.54x = 27,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,157.38/175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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