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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 264.03 and 66.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 264.03 and 66.35 is: 99.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 264.03 = 66.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/264.03 = 66.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 264.03 × 66.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 17,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516.90/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.57

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