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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.88, 264 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.88, 264 and 107.48 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 264 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/264 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 264 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 28,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,374.72/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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