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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.18, 263.04 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.18, 263.04 and 94.18 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.18 : 263.04 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.18/263.04 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.18x = 263.04 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.18x = 24,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,771.32/175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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