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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.84 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.84 and 94.67 is: 142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.84 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.84 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.84 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 24,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,975.94/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.07

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