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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.54, 262.93 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.54, 262.93 and 84.14 is: 126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.54 : 262.93 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.54/262.93 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.54x = 262.93 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.54x = 22,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122.93/175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.03

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