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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 241.66 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 241.66 and 96.44 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 241.66 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/241.66 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 241.66 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 23,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,305.69/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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