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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 264.18 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 264.18 and 89.43 is: 134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 264.18 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/264.18 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 264.18 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 23,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,623.85/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.12

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