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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.00, 263.99 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.00, 263.99 and 135.29 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.00 : 263.99 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.00/263.99 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.00x = 263.99 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.00x = 35,716.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,716.21/176.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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