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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 264.10 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 264.10 and 94.90 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 264.10 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/264.10 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 264.10 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 25,063.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,063.09/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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