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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 267.03 and 109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 267.03 and 109.47 is: 164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 267.03 = 109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/267.03 = 109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 267.03 × 109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 29,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231.77/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.43

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