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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 264.41 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 264.41 and 135.57 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 264.41 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/264.41 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 264.41 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 35,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,845.89/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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