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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 264.02 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 264.02 and 111.94 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 264.02 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/264.02 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 264.02 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 29,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,553.18/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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