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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 264.03 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 264.03 and 67.74 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 264.03 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/264.03 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 264.03 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 17,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885.39/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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