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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.07, 423.75 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.07, 423.75 and 176.06 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.07 : 423.75 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.07/423.75 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.07x = 423.75 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.07x = 74,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,607.14/307.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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