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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.09, 264.19 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.09, 264.19 and 84.74 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.09 : 264.19 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.09/264.19 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.09x = 264.19 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.09x = 22,386.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,386.14/176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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