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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.00, 263.62 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.00, 263.62 and 98.92 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.00 : 263.62 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.00/263.62 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.00x = 263.62 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.00x = 26,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,078.47/176.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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