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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 264.21 and 67.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 264.21 and 67.96 is: 101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 264.21 = 67.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/264.21 = 67.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 264.21 × 67.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 17,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955.71/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.91

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