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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 263.48 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 263.48 and 88.97 is: 133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 263.48 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/263.48 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 263.48 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 23,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,440.72/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.44

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