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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 263.90 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 263.90 and 73.34 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 263.90 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/263.90 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 263.90 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 19,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,354.43/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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