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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.01 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.01 and 121.64 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.01 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.01 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.01 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 29,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,680.46/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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