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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 264 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 264 and 107.24 is: 161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 264 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/264 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 264 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 28,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,311.36/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.15

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