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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 263.81 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 263.81 and 93.69 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 263.81 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/263.81 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 263.81 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 24,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,715.89/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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