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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.61, 263.00 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.61, 263.00 and 103.32 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.61 : 263.00 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.61/263.00 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.61x = 263.00 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.61x = 27,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,173.42/175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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