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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.82, 267.06 and 109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.82, 267.06 and 109.48 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.82 : 267.06 = 109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.82/267.06 = 109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.82x = 267.06 × 109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.82x = 29,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,237.73/177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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