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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.73, 263.44 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.73, 263.44 and 94.48 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.73 : 263.44 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.73/263.44 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.73x = 263.44 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.73x = 24,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,888.78/175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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