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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.59, 262.66 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.59, 262.66 and 110.43 is: 165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.59 : 262.66 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.59/262.66 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.59x = 262.66 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.59x = 29,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,005.54/175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.19

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