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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 263.76 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 263.76 and 90.48 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 263.76 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/263.76 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 263.76 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 23,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,865.00/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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