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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.11, 263.93 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.11, 263.93 and 103.01 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.11 : 263.93 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.11/263.93 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.11x = 263.93 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.11x = 27,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,185.59/176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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