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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 263.82 and 67.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 263.82 and 67.61 is: 101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 263.82 = 67.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/263.82 = 67.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 263.82 × 67.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 17,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837.53/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.40

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