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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 265.75 and 67.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 265.75 and 67.48 is: 101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 265.75 = 67.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/265.75 = 67.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 265.75 × 67.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 17,931.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,931.98/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.24

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