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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 264.82 and 61.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 264.82 and 61.05 is: 91.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 264.82 = 61.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/264.82 = 61.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 264.82 × 61.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 16,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,167.26/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.53

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