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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 263.94 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 263.94 and 89.28 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 263.94 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/263.94 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 263.94 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 23,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,564.56/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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