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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 262.89 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 262.89 and 94.05 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 262.89 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/262.89 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 262.89 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 24,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,724.80/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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