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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 264.11 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 264.11 and 125.01 is: 187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 264.11 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/264.11 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 264.11 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 33,015.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015.77/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.55

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