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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 263.71 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 263.71 and 110.93 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 263.71 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/263.71 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 263.71 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 29,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253.35/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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