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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 264.24 and 67.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 264.24 and 67.95 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 264.24 = 67.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/264.24 = 67.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 264.24 × 67.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 17,955.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955.11/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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