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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 263.45 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 263.45 and 88.93 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 263.45 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/263.45 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 263.45 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 23,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428.61/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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