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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 264 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 264 and 94.90 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 264 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/264 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 264 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 25,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,053.60/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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