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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 266.64 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 266.64 and 109.08 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 266.64 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/266.64 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 266.64 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 29,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,085.09/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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