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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 264.03 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 264.03 and 103.84 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 264.03 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/264.03 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 264.03 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 27,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,416.88/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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