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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.00, 263.39 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.00, 263.39 and 155.75 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.00 : 263.39 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.00/263.39 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.00x = 263.39 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.00x = 41,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,020.90/176.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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