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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.73, 263.67 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.73, 263.67 and 84.44 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.73 : 263.67 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.73/263.67 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.73x = 263.67 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.73x = 22,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264.29/175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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