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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 263.95 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 263.95 and 67.79 is: 101.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 263.95 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/263.95 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 263.95 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 17,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,893.66/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.66

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