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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 263.16 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 263.16 and 94.37 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 263.16 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/263.16 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 263.16 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 24,833.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,833.09/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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