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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 263.76 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 263.76 and 111.76 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 263.76 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/263.76 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 263.76 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 29,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,477.82/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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