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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 264.87 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 264.87 and 108.07 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 264.87 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/264.87 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 264.87 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 28,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,623.84/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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