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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.88, 263.93 and 67.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.88, 263.93 and 67.76 is: 101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 263.93 = 67.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/263.93 = 67.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 263.93 × 67.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 17,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,883.56/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.68

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