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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 264.09 and 89.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 264.09 and 89.41 is: 134.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 264.09 = 89.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/264.09 = 89.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 264.09 × 89.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 23,611.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,611.29/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.00

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