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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.26, 263.00 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.26, 263.00 and 134.92 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.26 : 263.00 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.26/263.00 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.26x = 263.00 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.26x = 35,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,482.39/175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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