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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.57, 263.40 and 67.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.57, 263.40 and 67.37 is: 101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.57 : 263.40 = 67.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.57/263.40 = 67.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.57x = 263.40 × 67.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.57x = 17,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,743.69/175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.06

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