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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 263.65 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 263.65 and 107.48 is: 161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 263.65 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/263.65 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 263.65 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 28,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,337.10/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.01

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