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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.63, 263.14 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.63, 263.14 and 129.73 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.63 : 263.14 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.63/263.14 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.63x = 263.14 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.63x = 34,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,137.15/175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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