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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 264.18 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 264.18 and 94.86 is: 142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 264.18 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/264.18 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 264.18 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 25,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,060.11/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.35

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