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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 263.70 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 263.70 and 90.25 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 263.70 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/263.70 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 263.70 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 23,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,798.93/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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