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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 263.88 and 67.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 263.88 and 67.73 is: 101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 263.88 = 67.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/263.88 = 67.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 263.88 × 67.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 17,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873.00/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.54

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