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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.65 and 67.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.65 and 67.43 is: 101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.65 = 67.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.65 = 67.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.65 × 67.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 17,913.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913.19/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.19

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