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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 264.81 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 264.81 and 107.76 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 264.81 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/264.81 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 264.81 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 28,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,535.93/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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