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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.81, 263.94 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.81, 263.94 and 135.26 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.81 : 263.94 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.81/263.94 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.81x = 263.94 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.81x = 35,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700.52/175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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