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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 264.06 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 264.06 and 73.30 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 264.06 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/264.06 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 264.06 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 19,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,355.60/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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