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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 263.94 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 263.94 and 107.26 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 263.94 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/263.94 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 263.94 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 28,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,309.67/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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