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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 264.07 and 52.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 264.07 and 52.67 is: 78.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 264.07 = 52.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/264.07 = 52.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 264.07 × 52.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 13,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,906.98/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.99

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