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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 264.08 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 264.08 and 127.84 is: 191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 264.08 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/264.08 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 264.08 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 33,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,759.99/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.82

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