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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 264.60 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 264.60 and 107.93 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 264.60 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/264.60 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 264.60 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 28,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,558.94/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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