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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 264.31 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 264.31 and 95 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 264.31 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/264.31 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 264.31 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 25,109.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,109.45/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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