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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 264.08 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 264.08 and 124.77 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 264.08 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/264.08 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 264.08 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 32,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,949.57/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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