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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 263.94 and 67.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 263.94 and 67.73 is: 101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 263.94 = 67.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/263.94 = 67.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 263.94 × 67.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 17,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,876.66/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.59

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