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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 263.97 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 263.97 and 80.10 is: 119.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 263.97 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/263.97 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 263.97 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 21,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,144.00/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.99

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