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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.15, 262.84 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.15, 262.84 and 94.05 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.15 : 262.84 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.15/262.84 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.15x = 262.84 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.15x = 24,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720.10/175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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