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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 268.19 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 268.19 and 110.35 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 268.19 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/268.19 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 268.19 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 29,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,592.87/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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