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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 264.73 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 264.73 and 151.92 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 264.73 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/264.73 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 264.73 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 40,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,217.78/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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