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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 263.07 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 263.07 and 107.28 is: 160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 263.07 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/263.07 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 263.07 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 28,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222.15/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.62

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