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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.53, 263.34 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.53, 263.34 and 88.92 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.53 : 263.34 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.53/263.34 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.53x = 263.34 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.53x = 23,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416.19/175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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