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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.59 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.59 and 102.93 is: 154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.59 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.59 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.59 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 27,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,337.18/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.43

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