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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.82, 263.79 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.82, 263.79 and 94.67 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.82 : 263.79 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.82/263.79 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.82x = 263.79 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.82x = 24,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,973.00/175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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