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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 264.32 and 80.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 264.32 and 80.03 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 264.32 = 80.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/264.32 = 80.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 264.32 × 80.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 21,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,154.39/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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