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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 264.15 and 67.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 264.15 and 67.81 is: 101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 264.15 = 67.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/264.15 = 67.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 264.15 × 67.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 17,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,911.35/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.75

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