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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 264.27 and 67.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 264.27 and 67.98 is: 102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 264.27 = 67.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/264.27 = 67.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 264.27 × 67.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 17,965.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,965.07/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.02

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