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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 263.92 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 263.92 and 66.32 is: 99.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 263.92 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/263.92 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 263.92 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 17,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,503.17/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.43

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